Newtown Borough Police Investigating 2 Thefts At CVS

Police in Newtown Borough are investigating two thefts from the CVS on South Lincoln Avenue that were reported within days of each other.

On Feb.12 just before 4 p.m., someone stole 41 boxes of Mucinex and left the store without paying, police said. The suspect is described as being a white male wearing blue jeans, a black coat and a black snow cap. He fled in a black two-door car with unknown license plate driven by a white man.

Here is a photo of the suspect:

The second theft happened around 3:40 p.m. on Feb. 18. Police said a man entered the store with an empty black trash bag. An employee became suspicious and the man fled, dropping a full trash bag of hair products and other items, police said.

The suspect is described as a black male with brown pants and dark-colored jacket.

Here is a photo of the suspect in that case:

Anyone with information on either of these incidents should contact Officer George Rusinko at (215) 860-7835, or submit an anonymous tip here.

Photo via Newtown Borough Police